Watch The Bi Kidude Video That Got A Million Hits On Youtube!

East Africa recently lost one of its musical icons. Tributes poured in from many parts of the world for Bi Kidude, owing to the popularity that she enjoyed.

Bi Kidude was known for living her life like she chose. That is what set the oldest musician apart from many of her ‘peers’ so to say.

Bi Kidude was born Fatuma binti Baraka (aka Bi Kidude) in Zanzibar. Her village of origin was Mfagimaringo, she the daughter of a coconut seller. She was hailed as the undisputed queen of Taarab and Unyago music. It is said she studied under the tutelage of Siti Binti Saad and was her protégé. It is said that her exact date of birth is unknown, much of her life story uncorroborated, thus giving her an almost mythical status.

In 2005, Bi Kidude received the prestigious WOMEX award for her outstanding contribution to music and culture in Zanzibar. Sadly, the doors of breath closed on her on 17th April 2013, “inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun.” May she rest in peace.

The video below is by Offside trick featuring Bi Kidude. Offside trick are the guys that gave you the popular number called Kididu Mtu. The members are Hammer Q, Mudacris and Lil Ghetto. The song is Ahmada.

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